Thanet Silverlight - 1957
Owned by Maurice Bartle
| Frame | Thanet Silverlight frame no. 2037; 22" (one of
last built at Rotrax by Mike Compton) |
| Wheels | Weinmann rims on large-flange QR Maillard hubs |
| Chainset | Durax single cottered chainset |
| Pedals | Campag with toeclips and straps |
| Gears | Campag Gran Sport 5-speed |
| Brakes | Centrepull |
| Stem/Bars | Thanet stem with Maes bars |
| Saddle | Brooks B34 |
| Extra details | This machine
was built for Thanet at the Rotrax factory by Mike Compton - see the
fine detail work at the bottom bracket below. |
 Head lugs and stem incorporating
the Thanet 'T'
|
 'T' at seat cluster and Thanet
curved seat pillar
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